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Santa Rita
The history of wine in Chile began around 1550 somewhat after its discovery and conquest. Writers of the period spoke of the first planting of vines for the wine production immediately after Pedro de Valdivia took possession of the Chilean territory in the name of the King of Spain. as a result, Chile was more than a century ahead of South Africa in establishing its first vineyards, and became the first wine producer in the new world, some 200 years before California.
Although the growth of wine-making in Chile during the colonial period was as slow as the evolution of society it self, towards the end of the 18th century the first shipments of wine to other American countries were made from the port of Valparaiso. Around that time, land that would later belong to Viña Santa Rita began to be used for grape growing. These land were also the stage for significant historic events associated with the independence of Chile. National heroes such as general Bernardo O'Higgins one of the founding fathers of the Chilean Nation, found safe harbor there after battling the forces of the Spanish crown.
In the middle of the 19th century, once the republic had been established, a decisive change in the Chilean wine producing sector came about. Until that time, colonial methods of land use had been employed.
Some visionaries, among them Don Domingo Fernández, a distinguished politician, founded Viña Santa Rita in 1880 and promoted the introduction of the finest French vine stocks. Following the advice of expert French penologists, he began producing wines with techniques and with results far superior to those traditionally achieved.
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Deep ruby-red in color, with a bouquet of black fruits such as black currants, blueberries, and blackberries with dried figs, cigar box, and spice notes. The concentrated palate offers well-rounded ripe tannins that create the prominent backbone that leads the wine on to a long, lingering finish. more
BN#456303
Price:$18.99 SKU39485 |
Color: Intense ruby red with violet hues.
Bouquet: Ripe red fruit and fragrant spices.
Taste: Fresh, light-bodied and elegant with a commanding, fruity flavor rounded out by soft tannins.
Serving Suggestions: A perfect match with lamb, chicken and hearty stews. more
BN#429855
Price:$6.99 SKU39460 |
In our 120 Chardonnay we combine grapes from different vineyards from the central zone in order to attain a fruity, elegant wine, in the coastal zone with a stronger Pacific Ocean influence, we attain freshness and citric combinations, the pre-Andean area brings tropical fruits and sweetness providing an amber-colored wine ... more
BN#437626
Price:$7.99 SKU39465 |
Brilliant ruby red color. Scents of ripe red fruit, clove and vanilla. Medium-bodied and fruit forward, with ripe, well structured tannins. An ideal match for red meats, pork, spicy sauces and cheese soufflés. more
BN#279597
Price:$7.99 SKU39455 |
Our 120 Merlot is a red-violet colored wine, with intense fruity aromas reminiscent of red fruit and flower, vanilla and tobacco. It is a full-bodied, elegant wine, well-balanced in acidity and mature tannins developing a fresh, fruity finish. more
BN#441182
Price:$7.99 SKU39470 |
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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